Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'conceivable'

English Word: conceivable

Key Russian Translations:

• представимый [prʲɪdˈstavʲɪmɨj] - [Formal, Often used in abstract or theoretical contexts]
• возможный [vɐzˈmoʐnɨj] - [Neutral, Commonly used for possibility]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

представимый: [prʲɪdˈstavʲɪmɨj]

Note on представимый: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft 'д' sound might be tricky for non-native speakers.

возможный: [vɐzˈmoʐnɨj]

Note on возможный: Stress on the second syllable. The 'ж' sound is a voiced retroflex fricative, unique to Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Something that can be imagined or thought of

Translation(s) & Context:

• представимый - Used in formal or theoretical discussions, often for abstract concepts.

Usage Examples:

• Это представимый сценарий для будущего.

  This is a conceivable scenario for the future.

• Такой исход вполне представимый в данной ситуации.

  Such an outcome is quite conceivable in this situation.

• Представимый результат требует детального анализа.

  A conceivable result requires detailed analysis.

2. Something that is possible or likely

Translation(s) & Context:

• возможный - Used in neutral contexts to indicate possibility or likelihood.

Usage Examples:

• Это возможный вариант решения проблемы.

  This is a conceivable solution to the problem.

• Все возможные последствия были учтены.

  All conceivable consequences were taken into account.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

представимый (Adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

возможный (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for представимый:

• вообразимый
• мыслимый

Note: "мыслимый" is often used interchangeably but may carry a slightly more philosophical tone.

Synonyms for возможный:

• вероятный
• допустимый

Antonyms for both:

• невозможный
• непредставимый

Related Phrases:

• возможный исход - A conceivable outcome.
• представимая ситуация - A conceivable situation.
• вполне возможный - Perfectly conceivable.

Usage Notes:

• "представимый" is more formal and often used in written or academic contexts, emphasizing something imaginable or conceptual.
• "возможный" is more common in everyday speech and focuses on possibility or likelihood rather than imagination.
• Be mindful of adjective agreement with the noun in gender, number, and case when using either term.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "представимый" when "возможный" would be more natural in casual conversation.
  Incorrect: Это представимый выбор для нас.
  Correct: Это возможный выбор для нас.
  Explanation: "возможный" fits better in neutral or informal contexts for expressing possibility.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement.
  Incorrect: Это возможный идея.
  Correct: Это возможная идея.
  Explanation: "возможный" must agree with the feminine noun "идея" in gender.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "conceivable" as possibility ("возможный") is often tied to practicality and realism, reflecting a cultural tendency to ground discussions in feasible outcomes rather than purely abstract ideas.

Related Concepts:

• вероятность (probability)
• воображение (imagination)
• допустимость (admissibility)